Depression - Teen Support Group

Teen depression is marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities. Depression can be a temporary response to many situations and stresses. Teens may be more susceptible to depression due to the normal maturation process, the stress associated with it, and conflicts with parents as they become more independent.

"I Stand Alone..."

I have noticed that a lot of people usually come to this site because they are feeling alone and have no other option. Many people write that, they can't talk to friends and family and this is their only option left. I just thought that I would inform everyone that according to studies 19 million Americans suffer from depression. That's 9.5% of the US population over the age of 18 that have been diagnosed or feel as if they are depressed.

I am very grateful to have found this site to hear other peoples opinions and advice. I hope next time anyone is feeling alone, to remember the statistic above and that maybe those people you felt as though you couldn't talk too, are the ones who are feeling the same way you are.

this is true but i dont think a statistic is what people who are depressed cling to. of course understanding is always good but what i only wish to do is to unleash my feelings and thoughts to someone and just explode! unfortunatly, we are tought to be quite and small but my thoughts and feelings are to big for paper or screen.....the people in pain need to scream not fall though sometimes falling seems to be the only option.....please write me back!

A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...

Today is my 25th birthday, to my somewhat lack of surprise I can see already no one really seems to care. I've always been the kinda person to make sure that everyone I Care about feels appreciated and knew somebody had their back. I can count 4 times this year when I Went out of my way to make sure a "friend" felt good on their birthday, especially if they got left hanging. Its early in the...

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